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Start here to turn a sunny corner into a simple fruit garden. Learn how to choose beginner‑friendly plants, plant them step‑by‑step, care with confidence, and enjoy sweet, homegrown harvests.
Strawberries
Strawberries are a delicious fruit, and they are perfect plants to grow. Click the arrow to learn how to grow your own strawberries!
Sun: Full sun (8+ hours)
Season: Plant in the fall (Depending on your growing zone, it may be spring).
Soil: Slightly acidic soil
Water: 1-1.5 inches of water per week, try to avoid wetting the leaves.
Harvest: Pick strawberries once they are fully red. Try to harvest them in the morning before it gets very hot.
Tips & Tricks: Make sure that you don’t bury the crown when you plant your strawberry plant.
Blueberries
Blueberries are a great plant to grow, and a great fruit to enjoy. Click the arrow to learn how to grow blueberries right at home!
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Season: Plant in the spring or fall
Soil: Acidic, well-draining soil
Water: Water regularly, but make sure the soil is completely dry before you water it.
Tips & Tricks: Grow different types of blueberries next to each other.
Blackberries
Blackberries are an amazing plant for your garden. Click the arrow to learn more!
Sun: Full sun
Season: Early spring
Soil: Acidic or slightly basic, well-drained, organic soil
Water: About 1-2 inches per week, but water more during harvest season and 2-3 weeks after planting
Harvest: Harvest a few days after berries become shiny black. If it does not detach easily, the berry is not ripe yet. Try to harvest in the morning on cool, dry days.
Tips & Tricks: Leave lots of room around the plant, as new plants can spring up nearby. Do not plant near raspberries or anywhere you have previously grown other plants.
